POLICE have drafted in specialist search officers to look for Andrew Gallacher, 20, who was last seen at the William Hill branch in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, at about 5pm on Friday.

Missing Andrew Gallacher was last seen in William Hill bookmakers on Kilwinning's Main Street last Friday at around 5pm

A HUGE manhunt has been launched as fears grew for a new dad who disappeared after a trip to the bookies.

Police have drafted in specialist search officers to look for Andrew Gallacher, 20, who was last seen at the William Hill branch in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, at about 5pm on Friday.

The apprentice plumber had been living in his parents’ home in the town with his girlfriend Laura McRonald and their five-month-old daughter Olivia.

Officers started searching an area of countryside at Dubbs Road in Kilwinning yesterday but warned the public to stay away as the muddy terrain may be dangerous.

Dad-of-one Andrew is described as 6ft 2in, of medium build, with short brown hair and blue eyes.

When last seen, he was wearing white shorts, a white Hugo Boss t-shirt with an emblem of the English flag on the chest and blue Adidas Gazelle trainers.

He was on a blue bicycle when last seen.

Police Scotland have also released a photograph of the bike which was found in Dubbs Road. They have asked anyone who noticed the bike to get in touch with them.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Officers would like to thank all those who have spoken to them and passed information so far.

“They are asking concerned members of the public who may consider helping to search for Andrew in this area not to do so as the terrain is very unstable and can be dangerous.

“Anyone who has any information or who has seen Andrew is asked to call Irvine police office on 101.”

Sergeant Allen Gow, of Irvine community police, said: “Andrew has never gone missing before and it is very out of character for him to do so. He has not been in touch with his family for over two days now and concerns are increasing for his safety and wellbeing.

“I would appeal to the local community of Kilwinning, and indeed Ayrshire, for their assistance in our inquiry.”